4 documented faults
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Rattling noise from glovebox area.
All models.
Multifunction control module protective cover vibrating due to incorrect fitment. Multifunction control module wiring harness vibrating due incorrectly routed.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Remove multifunction control module protective cover Fig.1267480.1 .
- Re-route wiring harness for multifunction control module behind front footwell carpet Fig.1267480.2 .
- Refit multifunction control module protective cover Fig.1267480.1 . Ensure correct fitment of protective cover.
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Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
When vehicle is approached with keyless entry remote control, tailgate opens unintentionally.
All models with tailgate automatic open/close function.
Tailgate control module wiring harness incorrectly routed.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Locate tailgate control module behind LH rear wheel arch lining.
- Check tailgate control module wiring harness for correct routing.
- If tailgate control module wiring harness routing incorrect Fig.1267873.1 : Re-route tailgate control module wiring harness Fig.1267873.2 .
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
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Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Incorrect display of outside air temperature.
All models, 2017→.
AC/heater blower motor control module software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program AC control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Rattling/scraping noise from underside of vehicle when driving.
All models.
Underbody shield loose or adrift due to failure.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified underbody shields Fig.1267474.1 .
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Underbody shield - LH | LR093615 | 1 |
| Underbody shield - RH | LR093614 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D165 MHEV (2020–2026)
Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.
A little workshop vocabulary
Workshop terms used on this page
Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- LH
- Left-hand — the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- AC/Heater
- The heating and air-conditioning system
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Multifunction Control Module
- The body computer that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Blower Motor
- The fan that pushes air through the heater and air-conditioning
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D165 MHEV?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter four documented faults on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D165 MHEV — two concern the electrical and ignition and one the air conditioning and heating. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D165 MHEV have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual car. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D165 MHEV faults when viewing one?
Many of them, yes — the documented symptoms are things you can see, hear or feel on a viewing or test drive. The 'Before you view one' checklist above turns each documented fault into a quick check you can tick off as you go.